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VP Vance Slams Microsoft for Layoffs and Visa Hiring

7/24/2025

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Vice President JD Vance has taken a strong stance against Microsoft, condemning the tech giant for laying off 9,000 American workers while simultaneously seeking H-1B visas to recruit foreign talent. His remarks underscore a rising concern within the Republican Party regarding the visa program's effect on domestic employment, as Microsoft faces mounting criticism for its controversial hiring decisions.

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Vice President JD Vance has taken a strong stance against Microsoft, condemning the tech giant for laying off 9,000 American workers while simultaneously seeking H-1B visas to recruit foreign talent. His remarks underscore a rising concern within the Republican Party regarding the visa program's effect on domestic employment, as Microsoft faces mounting criticism for its controversial hiring decisions.